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Estimate
P/E
22.3
EPS
4.15
Beta
0.327
Growth
Revenue, YoY
0.06%
Net income, YoY
33.41%
FCF, YoY
841.06%
Forecast
P/E (FWD)
18.8
EPS (FWD)
4.921
Dividends
Dividend yield
3.28%
Annual payout
$3.04
Next ex. div date
August 17, 26
Payout
66.57%
Div.growth, 5y
2.88%
Dividend growth streak
25 y
Div.rating
About the company
Ticker
SO
ISIN
US8425871071
Country
United States of America
Sector (GICS)
Utilities
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the company is involved in the distribution of natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; distributes energy and resilience solutions; and invests in telecommunications. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
What sector does The Southern Company (SO) operate in?
The Southern Company belongs to the Utilities sector and operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
What is The Southern Company (SO) current stock price?
As of the latest data, The Southern Company stock price is $92.68, with a previous close of $92.52. The Southern Company gained $0.16 in the last trading session, representing a 0.17% increase.
What is The Southern Company (SO) current market capitalization?
The Southern Company market cap is approximately 106.62 billion.
What is The Southern Company (SO) Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
The trailing EPS is $4.15, and the forward EPS is $4.92.
What is The Southern Company (SO) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio?
The Southern Company current P/E ratio is 22.33, with a forward P/E of 18.83.
What is The Southern Company (SO) EBITDA?
The Southern Company EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is 3.21 billion.
Does The Southern Company (SO) pay dividends?
Yes. The Southern Company pays quarterly dividends with an annualized yield of 3.28% and an estimated annual payout of $3.04 per share.
When is the next ex-dividend date for The Southern Company (SO)?
The next ex-dividend date is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
How did The Southern Company (SO) perform in its most recent earnings report?
In the last report (June 30, 2026), The Southern Company posted an EPS surprise of 11.88% and a revenue surprise of -4.06%.
What is The Southern Company (SO) beta (volatility) score?
The Southern Company has a beta of 0.327, indicating lower volatility than the overall market.
